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Job Descriptions:Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. We have an opportunity for a full-time Clinical Psychiatrist at our clinic in Grass Valley, CA. We would consider part-time for this role. POSITION SUMMARY:The Clinical Psychiatrist works as a member of an integrated primary care/behavioral health team to provide outpatient psychiatric services to a diverse population within a community health care setting. Places a focus on serving Medi-Cal, Medicare and Native American patients. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct psychiatric services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, including prescribing and administering medications.2. Provide professional consultation to staff, participate in staff conferences, and serve on clinical committees.3. Oversees Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.4. Obtains and evaluate data. Complete necessary medical records and reports.5. Provide psychiatric coverage throughout the agency as necessary during operating hours.6. Participate in quality assurance, educational, and professional committees as assigned.7. Serve as psychiatric consultant to behavioral health and medical providers.8. Coordinate psychiatric services with other behavioral health activities.9. Utilizes Electronic Health Record for tracking and recording patient activity.10. Prescribe and evaluates effectiveness of a wide range of therapeutic measures.11. Participate in program development as assigned.12. Understand and promote the mission, vision, and values of Chapa-De both in the work place and in the community.13. This role is required to occasionally participate in Chapa-De sanctioned community health events such as health fairs.14. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, Scope of Practice, Accreditation Standards, OSHA, and the Agency’s Policies & Procedures.15. Perform other program related duties as assigned.
Required Experience:QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy; Board Certified preferred. Degree from an accredited school of medicine.2. Completion of psychiatric residency.3. Demonstrated expertise in the use of psychotropic medication.4. Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and written skills5. Knowledge and competency in Mental Health treatment.6. Experience with utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.7. Strong interpersonal skills to participate in service delivery with an interdisciplinary team.8. BLS certification required.9. Must be able to relate, understand and have cultural competency in working with American Indians.10. Must be able to work at both the Auburn and Grass Valley clinics.11. Current and in good standing: CDL, proof of vehicle insurance and DMV printout.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience treating children, adolescents and adults preferred.
Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required. The employee must occasionally be required to stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.Keyword: PsychiatryFrom: Chapa-De
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